Infidelity is most often a symptom of a much larger issue within a relationship. For our purposes, we are going to define infidelity as a romantically involved person connecting with someone else – physically, emotionally, or both – like they would with their significant other. Any and all relationships are at risk for infidelity. One or both people could look away from their significant other for many reasons. These can include grief due to loss of a friend, co-worker, or family member; fertility issues; a child leaving for college; loss or gain of a new job; or validation of personal attractiveness from others....

Some responsibilities – whether they are personal, social, or professional – shouldn’t be put on the back burner when we’re tired. And that includes therapy. Things have been really hectic over the last month. For one, it’s birthday season. I find myself running around the city, attending different parties and buying amusing gifts for many of my friends and family. But even though I’m happy to be there for the people in my life, certain aspects of this time are a little difficult to deal with....

The truth is thatself-esteemis made up; it’s a construction. Unlike a part of our bodies or something in the natural environment, our belief in ourselves is not a real thing – it has no objective existence of its own. We can all agree on a person’s height, weight, or even on how fast he or she can walk a mile. But, there is no standardized way for us to objectively measure self-esteem....

The3.3-pound human brain makes up 2% of our body weightand is responsible for at least a quarter of our metabolic functions, so, our grandmothers were absolutely right to stress proper nutrition for optimum mental health. There is an impressive amount ofevidencethat links diet and mental health, making it harder and harder to deny that indeed, what we put into our bodies not only affects us physically, but also cognitively. Food plays an important role in the development and management of specific mental disorders such as depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, and Alzheimer’s disease....

Updated on 12/23/2022.While there are manybenefits of therapy, that doesn’t mean everytherapistwill be a good fit for your personality and needs. That’s OK. Maybe you feel like you’ve outgrown your current therapist, or you might want to see someone who specializes in a specifictype of therapy, or you might not “click” with someone you’ve been trying to get help from. You might even have abad therapistthat could be unreliable, judgmental, or culturally insensitive....

It’s the spring of 2015, and I am providing online counseling at Talkspace, an internet-based mental healthclinicwith easy access to counselors and therapists. How did I get here!? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy OnlineStart CBT to learn to identify and reframe negative thought patterns and develop positive coping skillsGet started Cognitive Behavioral Therapy OnlineStart CBT to learn to identify and reframe negative thought patterns and develop positive coping skills Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Online Start CBT to learn to identify and reframe negative thought patterns and develop positive coping skills...

“As Talkspace therapists, we get a lot of questions about the efficacy of online therapy, as well as a bunch of other stuff.” We use the Talkspace online platform to work with individuals from all walks of life dealing with all kinds of problems. Naturally, some of the most rewarding and honorable moments we experience are when we see our clients at their best. It’s our job to track their progress, but it is our privilege to see them succeed....

“What should young people do with their lives today? Many things, obviously. But the most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured.” – Kurt Vonnegut Imagine the following scenario: You are sitting in a restaurant with your best friend. It’s been a long time since you’ve seen each other and you have been looking forward to reconnecting. Instead of doing exactly that, you are both on Facebook, liking and sharing posts that have nothing to do with what’s happening between you right then and there....

AfterTimemagazine declared the “Mindful Revolution” in 2014, the momentum and allure of mindfulness practice has only grown. No longer confined to yoga classrooms and meditation retreats, mindfulness has entered the “mainstream” – from the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies to the chambers of the United States Congress. Recent developments in mindfulness research, published inThe Lancetjournal, indicate that Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) offers a similar level of protection against depressive relapses as antidepressants....

Once we accept the diagnosis and learn to manage our own stress, raising a child with autism can be a uniquely rewarding experience. Dealing with the reality of the situation may take a bit of getting used to. Even if your child never personally experiences the negative emotions associated with their diagnosis, you and your family probably will. Some parents may even mourn the loss of the hopes and dreams they once held for their children – and that is completely OK....

Updated on 3/24/21 As humans, stress is one of our most common shared experiences.Stressis a physical and emotional tension that arises from any situation that causes worry, frustration, doubt, or nervousness. In short bursts, stress can be productive (good stress is calledeustress) — it’s what can propel us to meet deadlines or stay away from a dangerous situation. However, in the long run,stress can wreak havocon our mental health as well as our bodies....